Lando Norris takes F1 Hungarian GP for first victory of season as Piastri retires
Lando Norris won the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, marking his first victory of the season after a dominant drive from pole position. His teammate Oscar Piastri retired due to a gearbox failure, while championship leader Antonelli finished third.
Why it matters
The result shifts the momentum in the 2026 Formula One championship and demonstrates the effectiveness of recent McLaren vehicle upgrades.
Lando Norris’s triumph in Hungary was his first race victory since São Paulo last November. Lando Norris’s triumph in Hungary was his first race victory since São Paulo last November. Formula One 2026 Lando Norris wins F1 Hungarian GP for first victory of season as Piastri retires World champion wins from pole; Piastri’s gearbox fails
Verstappen second, championship leader Antonelli third
Prefer the Guardian on Google Lando Norris finally had reason to celebrate after a testing opening to the season, as McLaren’s defending Formula One world champion took his first win of the year at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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